"Operation Viper" led to 48 arrests and 23 seized firearms in Florida, targeting violent crime and illegal firearms, with local and FBI collaboration.

Miami International Airport is to receive a $94 million federal grant for modernization, including new terminals and runway improvements, as part of a larger $9 billion program.

Two bodies were found in a submerged Nissan with Mississippi plates in a St. Lucie County canal; the victims, a couple, had been returning from Miami when their car crashed into the canal. Foul play is not suspected, and the investigation is ongoing.

Marcel Rapheal Agnew, 19, was arrested in Fort Pierce with eight pounds of marijuana, Promethazine with Codeine, and $14,708 in cash. He faces multiple drug-related charges.

Fort Lauderdale is enhancing its approach to homelessness with more coordinated efforts, including new staff and a focus on medical and mental health support, aiming for better integration of services and a balance of enforcement and assistance.

A man was hospitalized after a shooting in Golfview Harbour, Boynton Beach. Police are investigating the incident; the victim's condition is undisclosed.

Miami rappers Trina and Trick Daddy received honorary doctorate degrees from Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University in Texas for their impact on hip-hop culture.

Protests erupted in downtown Miami over the proposed Trump Presidential Library next to Freedom Tower, with accusations of the state's lack of transparency and concerns for community impact.

Florida's minimum wage increased to $14 per hour, as part of a plan to eventually reach $15 by 2026, though concerns remain about the affordability of living costs in the state.

Manhunt for accidentally released convict James Daniels after a clerical error; he was involved in the 2020 double murder of two truckers. Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office cooperates with federal authorities to apprehend "armed and dangerous" Daniels.

In Miami-Dade, a $5.5 million auto fraud scheme led to 21 arrests; criminals used fake documents to purchase cars, which were then linked to other crimes.

Pembroke Pines announces the Booville Pumpkin Palooza, a Halloween event on October 29 at Charles F. Dodge City Center, requiring advance tickets for residents.

A man in Miami-Dade was arrested for physically abusing his daughter for not attending church, sparking discussions on family violence related to religion.